The course for the Dukes Fall Epic 8 Hour at Hardwood Ski and Bike (Sept. 26th) is now marked and open for pre-riding! The course map will be posted on www.epic8hour.ca and available at Hardwood Front Desk. The Epic 8 Hour course is open for pre-riding during regular Hardwood hours of operation only, and regular trail fees apply until Friday Sept 25th. Group discounts are available for teams and clubs. Please see the Hardwood website for complete hours and trail fees. www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca

The Epic 8 Hour Relay is all about the camaraderie, sportsmanship and the gritty, hard-core enjoyment of riding with friends. The Epic 8 Hour relay is a personal and team challenge to complete as many laps as possible from 10 am to 6 pm. Many riders prefer the 8 hour format for a solo challenge, but the majority of riders still enjoy the mix of fun, fast riding and the competitive (or not so competitive), social team atmosphere. Whether riding just for fun, or vying for a podium spot in your category, the Epic 8 Hour will be a memorable experience!

Other Epic 8 Hour Notes:

• Early Bird Entry Discount applies until Sept 11th, so be sure to enter soon as save $$. Also cool Epic 8 Hour custom Buff to the first 700 riders! Enter via www.epic8hour.ca• New! Enter by Sept 20 and get your Team Name on personalized number plates!• One lucky draw rider will go home with a Cannondale bike courtesy of Dukes Cycle and Cannondale.